Priscilla Committees Named From Priscilla Working Band meeting minutes
Priscilla Working Band met January 3 with 39 members present. Officers listed committees for Coin Cards Wrigner Fund Membership Kitchen Finance Service Flag and Floor. Two new members Clifton Kittelson and Patricia Anderson joined. The meeting closed with prayers and hymns.
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Priscilla Working Band
Foltesgasi
O. Nesset
Swen Swenkotey
Clarence Johnson
Carmen Swenson
Wm. B Miller
Nesset
C. Verdee
Mra. Tatro
Harry Amundson
Nels Gilbert
Wrigner Fund
Wm. B
L. M. Bovland
L. M. Hovland
Hovland
Clirtford Kittelson
Patricia Anderson
Red Cross Election Jan 22 at Farmers Savings Bank
The annual Red Cross meeting will be held January 22 at the Farmers Savings Bank. Elections of officers will be held. Everyone is welcome to attend.
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Red Cross
Farmers Savings Bank
Thilay The Clermont U S W Meeting Today
U S W unit Clermont will meet today at two o clock at the home of Mrs. Hans J. Larson attendance urged. Aleta and Darlene Hines Luana spent Sunday in the Harold Bennett home. Mr and Mrs Carmen Swenson and family were dinner guests Sunday of Mr and Mrs Almer Leo Nelson and family.
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Clermont U. S. W
Hans J. Larson
Aleta
Darlene Hines
Luana
Harold Bennett
Carmen Swenson
Almer Leo Nelson
Red Cross elects officers in North Fayette chapter
At a North Fayette county Red Cross meeting, Herman Doscher of West Union was named chair man Ed Dugstad of Clermont as vice chairman Mrs Aulden Oedlberg of West Union was elected secretary and Aaron Smothers of West Union treasurer The group outlined plans for the 1945 drive.
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North Fayette County
Clermont Junior Class Play Promises Laughter and Hope
The Clermont junior class prepares "Almost Summer" with Gerald Aanes starring as Paul Jones and ten juniors in the cast. A stage crew and ushers are set, as Clermont hosts Postville in boys basketball with Clermont trailing 34 to 22.
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Gerald Aanes
Paul Jones
Tages
Jermon High School
Lois Olson
Quinton Olson
Derald Entwistie
Clermont
Woodland Club Meets at Nelson Home in January
The Woodland Progressive Home Study Club gathered at Mrs. Nora Nelson's home with Mrs. Marjorie Appelman assisting. Members sang My Faith Looks Up to Thee and discussed holiday experiences. Officers were elected with Amy Hovland as president, Inga Anderson as vice president, and Eleanor Anderson as secretary-treasurer. Three guests attended and prizes were awarded in two contests.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Woodland Progressive Home Study Club
Nora Nelson
Marjorie Appelman
Janath
Schick Hospital
Clara Aanes
Wm. Burrow
Inga Anderson
Amy Hovland
Herbert Martin
Susanna’ Larson
Alme Anderson
Vicw
Eleanor Anderson
Nora Loftsgard
John Nelson
Little Brown Church In the Vale
Stag Party a Big Success for Commercial Club
The Commercial Club held a stag party last Wednesday in the open house that ran late into the night. No financial statement has been made yet, but the club treasurer expects the treasury to be in much better shape.
Card of Appreciation and social notes from Calmar
Thanks expressed to relatives and friends for cards and flowers during illness. Local social roundup notes Alfred Baechler and Alma Anderson visiting Minneapolis for Fashion Week events. Other visits include families in Fayette Monona and observations of Iowa Purdue basketball in Iowa City. LaVon Kaveny birthday announced with family visits in Calmar.
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Alfred Baechler
Minneapolis
Minn
Radisson and Dyckman
Alma Anderson
A. J. Lindberg
N. B. Jurgens
Judy
Fred Bigler
Minneapolis Mr. and Mrs. Baechler Stayed In the N. B. Jurgens
Autger Paulson
Mind’ Mest
George Leet
Waukon
Mesdames
Ed Barnes
Iva Jean and
Gladys
Helen Osmundson
Nels Gilbert and
Lorene
Perry Paulson
Richard Griebenow
Dennis and
Paul
Hilda Anderson
Fred Murer
Isabelle Johnson
Fayette
Isabelle Nelson
Elmer Stickfort
Monona
Iowa-Purdue
Iowa City
Thomas Cummings
Ed Burt
Herman Griehe
Calmar
John Kaveny
LaVon Kaveny
West Clermont Church Services and 1945 Installations
Nesset pastor schedules services at West Clermont 9 30 a m and East Clermont 11 a m on Sunday January 21 with Luther League at 8 p m. Installation of 1945 officers led by Harlan Bleeckhus group. Memorial for Michael J Blockhus Jr at East Clermont on Sunday January 28 at 2 30 p m. Ghosts confirm and classes meet at usual time this week.
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Nesset
West Clermont
East Clermont
Luther League
Harlan Bleeckhus
Michael J. Blockhus, Jr
East Clemmont
Church Services Postponed for Revered Edwards Kin
Church services at the Church of the Savior are postponed due to the illness of Rev. C. F. Edwards decorah. he traveled to Los Angeles to visit his sister who is ill.
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C. F. Edwards
Decorah
Church of the Savior
Rev. Edwards
Los Angeles
Calif
Housewarming Party For Larsons Acknowledges Guests
Wednesday evening January 10 friends gathered at the home of Mr and Mrs John A Larson for a housewarming party. Five hundred furnished the entertainment with high score to Larry Horan. Gifts were presented to the couple and a lunch was served by Mr and Mrs Russell Larson. Attendees included Mullard C Larson Richard Olson Clarence Johnson Larry Horan Clifford Kittelsen Wim Nelson and Mesdames Alfred Baechler Clarence Tatro and Bess Tschantz.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John A. Larson
Larry Horan
Russell
Larson
Mullard C. Larson
Russell Larson
Richard Olson
Clarence Johnson
Clifford Kittelson
Wim. J. Nelson
Local Social Notes Highlight Waukon and Cedar Rapids Visits
Mrs. Robert Hamilton spent last Thursday in Waukon. Alfred Baechler Lena Baumgartner of Elgin visited Cedar Rapids on a buying trip Wednesday. Elaine Tatro’s 8th birthday was celebrated Monday by thirteen girls hosted by Mrs. Clarence Tatro and Mrs. Russell Pratt. Guests included the Larson sisters and Janet Pratt among others. Several other local families hosted and attended gatherings, including Bobby Hamilton’s second birthday and a funeral in Austin, Minnesota for Mrs. Emma Wagner with burial in Chester. Mr. and Mrs. Wm. Paulson of Oelwein visited the Burrows and Grisbenow households Sunday evening.
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Robert Hamilton
Waukon
Alfred Baechler
Lena Baumgartner
Elgin
Cedar Rapids
Clarence Tatro
Russell Pratt
Elaine Tatro
Millard Larson
Tyndell Carpenter
Janice Oson
Ellen Kneeland
Sandra
Sylvia
Rebecca Larson
Mary Ann
Joyce Larson
Beverly Nelson
Janet
Nancy Pratt
John P. Camp
Steven and
Stanton
Minnie Camp
J. C. Harrison
Tillie Swenson
Lee Bowers
Melinda Lambert
Postville
Bobby Hamilton
Harold Bennett
Clarion Matthys
Hawkeye
Matthys
Bennett
Ed Dugstad
Clarice
Austin
Minn
Oelwein
Wm. Burrow
Richard Grisbenow
Obituary for Jens E Bilden of Clayton County farm
Jens E Bilden died at Postville hospital on Thursday morning January 11 at age 78 years 3 months and 4 days. Born October 6 1866 on the Bilden homestead in Clayton County to Bebret and Marie Bilden Norwegian immigrants, he lived on the family farm until moving to Clermont a year ago. Survived by one sister Lizzie and many nieces nephews and relatives he was baptized and confirmed in East Clermont Lutheran Church and active in church affairs. Funeral services were held Monday January 14 at East Clermont church with Rev A O Nesset officiating. Pallbearers and distance attendees listed among relatives and friends. The obituary notes his lifelong community involvement and upright character.
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Jens FE. Bilden
Postville Hospital
Mr. Bilden
Bilden
Clayton County
N- Bebret
Marie Bilden
Norway
Jens Bilden
Clermont
Lizzie
East Clermont Lutheran Church
East Clermont
A. O. Nesset
Alvin and
Kenneth Buroden
Henry Amundson
Joe Brorby
Clarence Peterson
James Olson
Henry
Ole Peterson
George Hanson
Thomas Olson
Oscar Lind
Andrew Anderson
Edwin Bilden
Mayville
N. D
Ole Kusseth
Jacob Bilden
Grand Forks
L. M. Bilden
George Korsmo
Northwood
Lizzie Skarshaug
Anna Brorby
Ames
Julien Moe
Helen
Decorah
John Moe
Ossian
Ray Weber
Oelwein
Gratitude for Sympathy at Illness and Burial of Brother
We express appreciation to all who assisted us and showed sympathy during the illness, death, and burial of our dear brother and uncle. Thank you to those who sang Rev A O Nesset and those who sent floral and memorial wreaths Lizzie Bilden Nieces and Nephews.
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A. O. Nesset
Birthday Celebrations For Three Neighbors At Anderson Home
Old neighbors gathered Saturday at Henry and Mary Andersons to toast birthdays of Henry Anderson Jan 12 Vernon Meyer Jan 11 and Carl Westpfahl Jan 5. They played 500 and Wa-Hoo before a pot luck lunch with guests Vernon Meyer Mrs Geo Belschner Carl Westpfahl Theo Loftsgard and sons Henry Schweinefus and Mrs Norman Amundson.
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Henry and Mary Anderson
Henry Anderson
Vernon Meyer
Carl Westpfahl
Geo. Belschner
Theo. Loftsgard and Sons
Henry Schweinefus
Norman Amundson
Birthday Honor And Local Visits Highlight Week
Mrs Wm Belschner hosted Mrs Norman Amundson Mrs Wayne Shipton and Verla Gunder son Monday evening to honor Mrs Amundsons birthday. Cadet Nurse Gladys Anderson spent the weekend at G C Andersons home and is recovering at St Luke s hospital in Cedar Rapids. Frank Barnhouse Brainard visited from Thursday to Monday at his brother John Barn s home and family.
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Wm. Belschner
Norman Amundson
Wayne Shipton
Verla Gunderson
Auxiliary Plans Activities by Clermont American Legion Auxiliary
The Clermont Auxiliary met January 9 at Mrs. Ruth Olson’s home. A poppy poster contest for grades five through eight was approved under Miss Vasbey with $1, 75¢, and 50¢ prizes per grade. A booklet on universal military training was ordered for the library. Lorraine Crowe was chosen to contact the county Red Cross chair for member and community work. A $15 donation was approved to buy one phonograph-records kit for service men. February items include collecting school supplies and sending them to Knoxville for prizes, and hospital donations including old metal chairs and other metal items.
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Clermont American Legion Auxiliary
Ruth Olson
Vasbey
Lorraine Crowe
Red Cross
State Department
Knoxville
Schick Hospital
Birthday Parties Saturday Celebrate Mrs Nordhus and Mrs Thoma
Neighbors surprised Mrs. Andrew A Nordhus Saturday evening with a birthday anniversary gathering including Mr and Mrs G O Anderson Mr and Mrs Martin Anderson and Chrystal Mrs Mary Tatru Mrs Harlan Stee and Mr and Mrs L T N Olson a pot lunch was shared.
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Andrew A. Nordhus
G.O. Anderson
Martin Anderson
Chrystal
Mary Tatru
Harlan Stee
L. T. N. Olson
Keith Thoma
Len Simek
Laurence Koudtson
Elgin
Russell Grover
Gene
Mabel Porter
Fayette
Howard Wendland
Marcia
West Union
Lucille Lubke
Thoma
Ww. C. O. F. Party in Church Parlors
Mrs. E L Crowe and Mrs How ard Boyle hosted the W C O F in church parlors on Wednesday evening January 10 with entertaining honors going to Mesdames Herman Grieb Catherine Horan and Walter Konis Refreshments were served by the hostesses.
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E. L. Crowe
Howard Boyle
Herman Griebbenow
Catherine Horan
Walter Konis
Larson families host supper guests Sunday evening
Louie Larson and Mr and Mrs John A Laurson were supper guests Sunday evening of Inga and Anna Larson. The informal visit highlighted friendly ties among local families and reflected midweek community hospitality.
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Louie Larson
John A. Laurson
Inga
Anna Larson
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U.S. W
Thilay
Burgess-Dugstad Lumber Co
Dugstad
Mgr
Iowa
North County
American Red Cross
Carol Miller
Willet Miller
Jes Schupanitz
Margaret Martin
Elsie Nesser
DeAlta Buraas
Florentine Westpfahl
Margaret Becker
Minerva Thorson
Pirates
Loftsgard
Marston
Kenneth Amundson
Gordon Meyer
James Martin
Franklin Shipton
Gerald Kittelson
Carmen Loftsgard
Delores Schupanitz
Shupie
Shgat
le Guard
Shuple
Lorraine Westpfah
Alden
Freon
Earl
France
Frank M. Burford
Sergt
Burford
Treasury Department
Woodland Club
Nelson
Mrs. Lloyd Aanes
Churenes
Clermont Lather da Pari
Jens E. Bilden
Lizzie Bilden
Manion
Opera House
Mississippi Nighthawks
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